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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Soldiers using oars in inflatable boats watch as a fellow soldier jumps into the water on a gloomy day with a wooded area in the background.

Going for a Dip

Minnesota Army National Guard Sgt. Ronnell D. Shaw jumps into the water to begin a treading evaluation during the combat water survival test event of the National Guard Region IV Best Warrior Competition at Fort McCoy, Wis., May 2, 2025. The National Guard Region IV Best Warrior Competition is an annual event where the state best warriors from Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin compete in various warrior skill challenges, with the selected winners advancing to the national competition.

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